Description
This Bok Choy dish is not only packed with flavor but also quick to prepare, making it ideal for a healthy weeknight dinner. Featuring tender bok choy, aromatic garlic, and a hint of spice, it’s a delightful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 of a large sweet onion, diced or 1 large shallot, diced
- 2 pounds of baby bok choy or regular bok choy, quartered or chopped, washed
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon, crushed red pepper {optional for spice}
- 5 green onions, white and green parts chopped
Instructions
- Wash the bok choy thoroughly, ensuring to clean between the stalks.
- In a large cast iron or non-stick skillet, heat the olive oil or vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and diced onion, sautéing for 2 minutes until they become soft and fragrant.
- Stir in the bok choy, toasted sesame oil, crushed red pepper, kosher salt, and black pepper. Continue to sauté for another 2 minutes.
- Cover the skillet and cook for an additional 2-4 minutes, or until the bok choy is cooked to your preferred tenderness.
- Garnish with chopped green onions, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve warm.
Notes
Make sure to wash the bok choy well to remove any dirt.
Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper based on your spice preference.
Serve as a side dish or toss with noodles for a hearty meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg